There are certain regulations imposed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requiring that all pets be at least 8 weeks old, or two months, and weaned at least five days prior to flying in order to be transported by air. We strongly advise that you err on the side of caution and not transport any pet under 12 weeks of age. The USDA also prohibits the shipment of animals where temperatures at either the origin or destination are below 45 degrees or above 85 degrees. A number of airlines employ further temperature-related limitations. If you would like to obtain more information on the USDA Pet Travel regulations, you can visit their website here.

When considering your flight options, it's strongly discouraged that you anything other than nonstop flights, especially for pets that will not be traveling in the cabin. Avoid weekend or holiday traveling periods. The high volume of travelers during these periods may prevent your pet from receiving as much attention as it should. If your pet will not be traveling in the cabin with you, restrain from traveling during very cold or hot times of the year and make sure that flights are early morning or late night if during the summer season and midday if during the winter. If you will not be traveling with your pet, there exist a number of pet travel services that can arrange for the shipment and transportation, including pick-up and delivery.

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